Author: Chronicle Editor

The Nigerian government on Monday said the fight to contain the spread of coronavirus and stay alive is now an individual responsibility, which Nigerians must take seriously. Nigerians, the government noted, have a choice to take responsibility by obeying the measures and guidelines developed to fight the pandemic or end up in any of the treatment centres for COVID-19 patients. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said this on Monday. Mustapha said that Nigerians are the ones that can work assiduously to ensure that the level of…

The Nigerian Government has suspended Executive Jets Services for flying musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley contrary to the approval it was granted. Naira Marley was flown from Lagos to Abuja by the airline despite COVID-19 restrictions after approval of aviation authorities. But the Federal Government explained the flight was meant to fly in Hon. Justice Adefope Okojie from Lagos to Abuja and back to Lagos and not the musician. The musician featured and entertained fun-seekers at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja over the weekend. The musician flew from Lagos to Abuja despite the ban on interstate…

The Imo State Government has vowed to fish out suspected ritualists who raped and killed 45-year old, Mrs. Susanna Iwuoha. Iwuoha, a mother-of-four from Alaocha, Umuchiaku, in the Lowa-Okata Autonomous community, Ihitte Uboma LGA, was found dead with her face dug into a local stream days after she left home to get cassava from her farmland. The woman, whose undergarments were allegedly carted away by her attackers, was discovered by a community search party after her children raised the alarm over her disappearance since June 3. A man identified as Bernard Ekeka, who is believed to have seen the yet…

House of Representative member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon. Shehu Nicholas Garba has appointed 79 aides that will assist him in the discharge of his responsibilities to his constituent. This was disclosed in a statement issued by his adviser on media and publicity, Mr Mock S. Kure and made available to newsmen in Kaduna. Hon. Garba who is the Chairman House Committee on anti corruption in the statement congratulated Nigerians and particularly his constituents for the feat recorded by the country in the 21 years of unbroken democracy. He called for unity and peaceful coexistence amongst his constituents, stressing that…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has blasted the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole claiming that he does not have a certificate. Wike’s rant against Oshiomhole on Monday comes after he disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from seeking a second term on the platform of the APC. Obaseki has since met with two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors – Wike and Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom. “Obaseki was disqualified by someone who doesn’t have a certificate, what an irony!,” he said as he attacked Oshiomhole. PDP in dilemma over Obaseki’s ticket bid He added that,…

A 40-year old man, Hillary Apeh has been arrested for allegedly abusing a nine-year old girl in Maryland Estates, 3-3 Onitsha, Anambra state. The suspect reportedly inflicted several wounds on the body of the victim, identified as Chioma Ogbu, said to be his niece. It was gathered that the suspect had severally abused the victim, leaving her with scars all over her body. Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the arrest, saying the victim has been taken to the hospital for treatment. He said the man confessed he assaulted the victim over her repeated delay when sent on an errand. Police…

Manufacturing Association of Nigeria commends Dangote Cement for leading the way for Nigeria to become one of the biggest cement and clinker exporter in the world Dangote Cement has boost its diversification with the exportation of 27,800 metric tonnes of clinker to a neighbouring African country. With this historic maiden voyage from its Export Terminal located in Apapa Port, Lagos weekend, Dangote has gradually made Nigeria, which until recently was one of the world’s largest bulk importers of cement, first self-sufficient in cement production, and now an exporter of cement clinker to other countries. The exportation of clinker from the…

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Adebayo Osinowo, popularly known as Pepper is dead. He died on Monday afternoon at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos after a brief illness. According to sources, the senator tested positive for coronavirus last week and was treated at a private hospital. Osinowo began his political life in the second republic serving as a youth Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The state Chairman was late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Abiola. Osinowo was a four-time member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He contested for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly…

Singer Barbra Streisand has made George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter a stockholder in Disney. Gianna Floyd posted a picture of her new shares on Instagram, thanking Streisand in the caption. “Thank you Barbra Streisand for my package, I am now a Disney Stockholder thanks to you,” she wrote. Shares in Disney are currently valued at around $115 (£92). Before the coronavirus pandemic, they traded as high as 150 (£120). It is not clear how many shares Streisand purchased for Gianna, whose father died in police custody last month, after a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.…

A US Air Force pilot is missing after a fighter jet crashed into the North Sea while on a training mission. The F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 09:40 BST while on a training mission. The cause of the crash is currently unknown but the US Air Force confirmed only one pilot was on board. “Search and Rescue effort are currently under way, but the pilot and of the aircraft is still missing. We will provide updates as they become available, while prioritizing respect and consideration for the pilot’s family.” -…